Youth with Mental Illness: Attitudes Towards and Therapeutic Benefits of Residential Stepped Care.

Youth with Mental Illness: Attitudes Towards and Therapeutic Benefits of Residential Stepped Care.
Community Ment Health J. 2014 Oct 16;
Authors: Magor-Blatch LE, Ingham L
Abstract
There is little research reporting the "lived experience" of young people undertaking treatment for mental health conditions. This pilot study explores the phenomenological experiences of a small group of six young people aged 14-18 years who were resident of a youth stepped-care mental health program in the Australian Capital Territory. Using semi-structured interviews, data were collected and two main themes emerged: (a) "Life engagement" and (b) "Relationships." Participants also provided responses on self-report measures at baseline and follow-up and feedback on aspects of the program. Further research is suggested to build on this study to increase research outcomes.
PMID: 25319877 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Community Mental Health Journal - October 16, 2014 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Magor-Blatch LE, Ingham L Tags: Community Ment Health J Source Type: research